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Redemption
Leaving home in less than 3 weeks which means after 14 months of planning and preparatory activity it is almost time for the main event! Last year did some get...
Delicious Backpacking Meals: Trail Pancakes! Yum!
Pancakes while backpacking? Yup. HikerMom offers a tasty (and surprising) recipe for hikers who want the breakfast classic without the hassle.
The Simplicity of Happiness
*Warning* this post may cause you to quit your job. From working in finance, to throwing it all away to go backpacking, to becoming a hiking guide in Asheville, Carly...
Meet the Winner(s) of the 2014 Badger Sponsorship
Last week we announced the 2014 edition of the Badger Sponsorship where one AT thru-hiker would walk away with the following prizes: One (1) Gossamer Gear Backpack (which I use,...
Introduction
Hello everybody. Will be hiking soon with my brother and can't wait. He lives out near Roanoke and for almost 40 years now I have been here in the islands....
10 Pieces of Advice to the Parents of Thru-Hikers, From a Thru-Hiker
You’re probably on this site because your child wants to thru-hike the AT, is planning on thru-hiking the AT, or is currently thru-hiking the AT. As a parent, you are...
Food, Glorious Food
Moms nurture. It's what we do. When my daughter Sarah said she was going to thru-hike the trail... ok, I was scared. Now I am not. I am energized by her...
A Deeper Look Into Mountain Crossings: Outfitter, Hostel, New Best Friend
Imagine an oasis in the desert right when you need it most. Okay, maybe a little after when you feel like you need it most because you’ve never been in...
Packing Up, Second Thoughts
The walls are bare. There are boxes stacked high against empty bookshelves. I have my small storage unit secured. Everything feels weird. It has been a very productive weekend, and...
Lucas and Montana Want Badger Sponsorship Because…
Alright team, now it’s up to you. If you want Lucas and Montana to win the very awesome-sauce 2014 Badger Sponsorship (including a Gossamer Gear backpack, 12 boxes of LARABARs,...